Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In today’s digital age, social media is more than just a platform for sharing photos and status updates; it plays a crucial role in building trust and loyalty with car buyers. For car dealerships, understanding how to effectively engage with customers through social media can make a significant difference in customer retention and sales.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s digital age, social media has become a crucial tool for car dealerships looking to connect with potential buyers. In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies that can help your dealership build a strong online presence, engage with customers, and ultimately drive more sales.

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Carscoops

JUNE 13, 2024

Infiniti wants to increase its market share, luring back previous customers that fled to Lexus and Acura. The luxury brand is also targeting a more affluent type of customer, starting with the Infiniti QX80. To achieve their goals, Infiniti is targeting a new type of customer: those with substantial disposable income.

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Fladco

MARCH 20, 2024

In the rapidly evolving auto dealership industry, delivering outstanding customer service has emerged as a paramount strategy for differentiation and growth. The implications of this dynamic environment are clear—dealerships must prioritize every customer interaction, turning it into an opportunity for excellence. A study by J.D.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, social media has become a vital tool for car dealerships to connect with potential buyers. This guide will provide practical tips to help you harness social media trends and engage with today’s car buyers. Know Your Audience: Create buyer personas to understand who your customers are.

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Call Revu

MAY 10, 2024

by CallRevu The Real Cost of Losing Customers A bad customer experience is undoubtedly dangerous. It’s clear that it’s much easier to lose a customer than to win one over. And it’ll be worth it, both for the return from that customer and from his or her network beyond.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, engaging customers effectively is essential for automotive dealerships looking to thrive in a competitive market. This blog post will cover best practices for engaging customers in the digital age, including actionable steps that dealerships can take to improve their digital marketing efforts.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 13, 2024

NextGear Capital, the wholesale funding firm, and online auction platform 1link Trade Buyer have joined forces to help trade buyers source and fund stock in just a few clicks. We want to help ease this burden and adding 1link Trade Buyers to our network of over 70 trade sources is a good example of how we’re doing this.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In today’s digital age, customer reviews play a crucial role in shaping the reputation of your car dealership. With potential buyers relying heavily on the experiences of previous customers, managing your online presence is more important than ever. Timely responses show that you value customer feedback.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s digital age, online reputation management has become a critical component for car dealerships looking to drive sales and foster customer loyalty. One of the most powerful tools for managing your online reputation is customer reviews. 90% trust reviews from other customers as much as personal recommendations.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In a world where consumers are inundated with information, videos provide a compelling way to engage and convert customers. Enhanced Customer Experience: Customers can see vehicles in action, which helps them make informed purchasing decisions. They can help potential buyers understand what sets each vehicle apart.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 13, 2024

Imagine if every customer who showed up at your website or every customer who walked into the front door of your dealership had a sign over their head or literally told you, “Hey, here’s my income. Originally, this method focused solely on identifying potential buyers based on the equity in their current vehicles.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In today’s digital age, customer reviews can make or break a car dealership’s reputation. With potential buyers increasingly relying on the experiences of others to inform their purchase decisions, managing your online reputation has never been more critical. Strategies for Enhancing Your Online Reputation 1.

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CarExpert

JULY 24, 2024

It has announced it’ll soon allow its European customers to pay with cryptocurrency rather than cash or bank loans. The way we buy cars is evolving, with online sales threatening the traditional bricks-and-mortar dealership model and fixed prices ending the days of negotiating. Ferrari isn’t immune, despite its incredibly strong brand.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Today, potential customers are using their smartphones and tablets not only to browse for vehicles but also to compare prices, read reviews, and even make purchases. Therefore, if your dealership’s website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be missing out on a significant portion of potential customers. Enabling browser caching.

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Women Automotive Network

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An impressive line-up of upcoming Leadership Interviews has been announced from Women Automotive Network including Jaclyn McQuaid, President and Managing Director, General Motors Europe; Linda Jackson, CEO of Peugeot; and Chris Feuell, CEO of Chrysler Brand, Stellantis.

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Motor Trader

MAY 17, 2024

We are often told that the customer experience in dealerships has been transformed in recent years through more diverse recruitment practises and improved training, reinforced by ongoing customer satisfaction surveys and mystery shopping. You would therefore expect to find this reflected in feedback from buyers.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Mark Carpenter, Motorpoint Group CEO, said: “We’re excited to be expanding our retail network and opening our 21st store this December. “As Once the store opens, we’ll have fantastic coverage in the region – meaning car buyers across the East of England will be within easy driving distance of a Motorpoint store.

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Motor Trader

JULY 19, 2024

Robert Bridge, cinch Chief Customer Officer, said: “We’re now in our fourth successful year of growth in our online business – it’s the perfect time to deliver an omnichannel experience and open our first physical stores to reach even more UK car buyers with our faff-free approach.”

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Women Automotive Network

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the Women Automotive Networks most recent Leadership Interview, Micha Goebig, the founder and CEO of Go Big Coaching and Communications, had the honour of speaking with Linda Jackson, the Global CEO of Peugeot. The shift towards electrification, digitalization, and evolving customer experiences presents unparalleled opportunities.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 25, 2024

Cadillac is being established as a separate retail operation in Australia, and that involves selling its cars directly to customers instead of using franchised dealers. Cadillac will allow buyers to use an online ordering system, and said it will use this to identify geographic trends.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

The Women Automotive Network is a global community of 39,000 from 108 countries. His focus is on future trends and customer needs, particularly in the 10-year time frame. Now, as an exhaust systems buyer at GM, she continues to grow and contribute to the automotive industry.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

has announced TrueCar Marketing Solutions, a suite of solutions backed by consumer data designed to help dealers engage customers outside their current reach, bringing them through the purchase process and maximizing their lifetime value. TrueCar, Inc. For more information, visit www.truecar.com. For more information, visit www.truecar.com.

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Drive.com

JULY 5, 2024

Some brands are beginning to offer customers the option to test drive for an entire weekend. New car buyers often only have less than 60 minutes to decide if a car is worth the purchase, but consumers are increasingly demanding longer test drives – and the automotive industry is taking notice.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The revived brand has confirmed that these models will be sold directly to customers, bypassing the traditional dealership network. ” Scout Motors is looking to establish a one-to-one relationship with its customers, directly offering reservations, sales, delivery, and servicing. .”

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are becoming game-changers for predicting customer behavior in the automotive industry. To keep up, one needs to understand how AI pulls insights from oceans of data—social media chatter, purchase histories, and beyond—to predict what customers want before even they know it themselves.

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Automotive Mastermind

APRIL 21, 2023

For dealers, customer retention is a crucial factor for sustained growth and success. Studies have shown that it’s generally more cost-effective to retain an existing customer than to acquire a new one. Plus, with the rise of “one-and-done” buyers, brand loyalty has diminished industry-wide. Who Are Nomad Buyers?

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Autocar

MAY 10, 2024

Traditional AMG buyers didn't take to the PHEV drivetrain AMG lines up twin-turbo V8 power for upcoming super-coupé amid slow sales for four-cylinder hybrid C63 The upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 will receive a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre He added: “We will stay close to the feedback of people and customers, and then we will go from that.”

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Buyers can also opt to get the unit installed with Ampol Australia-wide, with pricing starting from $1100. “As our customers look to alternative mobility technologies, we are well placed to support them on their journeys.”

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CarExpert

MAY 24, 2024

Genesis says its customers have embraced its build-to-order program, and its wait times are now down to two or three months across the range. Around 50 per cent of Genesis buyers build to order, the brand confirmed, which means they are specifying their own vehicles rather than choosing from existing stock.

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Carscoops

JULY 15, 2024

Stellantis is giving EV buyers the option of choosing between a free Level 2 charger or $600 in charging credits. Stellantis has an assortment of electric vehicles on the horizon and they’re trying to entice customers with a new incentive package. For customers who don’t own a home, the Go Package is their best bet.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Customers will also find a new XRT variant, which features a small lift and all-terrain tires. Buyers will also find several new exterior colors known as Atlas White Matte, Ecotronic Gray Matte, and Celadon Gray Matte. Buyers will also find additional standard equipment, which varies by trim.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Its first model in Australia, the Lyriq , is now available to configure and order online ahead of customer deliveries beginning early next year. All Lyriqs will come with one year of free public charging through the Chargefox network. Cadillac has also partnered with Plenti to offer “tailored financing solutions” for Lyriq buyers.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This isn't sci-fi; it's what custom GPTs , or Generative Pre-trained Transformers, are bringing to the automotive world today. In an industry as competitive as auto sales, using custom GPTs is like adding a powerful engine under the hood of your marketing strategy. And when it comes to video content?

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Drive.com

APRIL 28, 2024

Increased dealer footprint and new aftersales manager to spearhead BYD’s efforts for buyers to come back to showrooms for servicing. That is according to David Smitherman, CEO of BYD ’s Australian importer EVDirect, who told Drive at a recent event the change would give BYD better control of the customer’s experience.

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Call Revu

AUGUST 1, 2024

This is doubly true for car dealerships, which rely heavily on repeat customers and word-of-mouth grassroots advertising to keep and increase business traffic and revenue. Simply put, managing brand reputation can make or break your relationship with customers, according to SocialInsider.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Thanks to the incentives, some dealers may be encouraged to offer customers better prices. Ford’s making a play to bolster the performance of its RRC network, a critical element in smoothing the rollout of its electric future, while dangling a hefty carrot in front of dealerships. Ford dealerships across the U.S.

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